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Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) weekend closures and restrictions planned May 15-19
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions and ramp closures along Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) as work continues on the widening project between Loop 101 and Val Vista Drive.
05/14/2025 6:39 PM
Application is Now Open for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
The Town of Gilbert is shaping the future of the community by empowering the next generation of civic leaders through its Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC). This leadership program provides high school students with a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in local government.
05/12/2025 6:36 PM
Ignite Your Future! Become a Community Volunteer with Gilbert Fire & Rescue
The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department (GFRD) is inviting community members who are 18 years or older to join its Community Assistance (COM251) Volunteers team to assist in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
05/08/2025 9:28 AM
Exciting Summer Programs and Recreation Opportunities in Gilbert
Gilbert is excited to bring our community together through special events like Movies in the Park which will be held every Friday in May, H2O Fest on June 5, the Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, and the Gilbert 4th of July Celebration featuring fireworks and entertainment.
05/07/2025 6:22 PM
The Gilmore will bring Boutique Restaurants, Retail, Hotel, Residences and More to Gilbert
Thompson Thrift Hosts Groundbreaking for $225 Million Mixed-Use Development
05/01/2025 5:55 PM
Step Up to the Plate at Cactus Yards and Compete for a Chance to Win a Free Trip to the MLB 2025 World Series
Cactus Yards invites baseball and softball players ages 7-14 to join Gilbert’s free local MLB Pitch, Hit & Run event and compete for an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2025 MLB World Series.
05/01/2025 4:21 PM
Discover Gilbert Celebrates the Creative Community with Make It & Take It Pass
Discover Gilbert is launching its latest digital passport, the Make It & Take It Pass, to kick off the U.S. Travel Association's National Travel & Tourism Week.
05/01/2025 4:00 PM
Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department Earns Reaccreditation for Excellence in Fire Safety
The Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department (GFRD) continues to raise the bar in fire service excellence, earning a five-year accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for the second time in a row.
04/29/2025 2:51 PM
Gilbert Parks and Recreation Named Finalist for 2025 National Gold Medal Award
Gilbert Parks and Recreation has been named a finalist for the 2025 National Gold Medal Award—the highest national honor in the field—recognizing its excellence and innovation in parks and recreation services.
04/29/2025 9:46 AM
Town Council Approves Early Debt Repayment for the University Building
The Town will pay off all the remaining debt associated with the University Building in downtown Gilbert. Around $2.3 million will be disbursed from the Debt Service Reserve Fund, and about $27.6 million will come from the General Fund.
04/28/2025 10:36 AM
Town Communications Are Currently Down, 9-1-1 Not Impacted
RESOLVED: Town communications, including phone and email, are currently down. Emergency services, such as 9-1-1, are not impacted.
04/24/2025 3:24 PM
Help Protect Wildlife at the Riparian Preserve: Feed Ducks Responsibly
Earth Day highlights how even small actions can have a big impact on protecting local wildlife. Please feed ducks responsibly.
04/22/2025 8:27 AM